Rutherglen Heritage Walk

Rutherglen is one of Victoria’s best preserved gold rush town, and there is no better way to see it than up close and personal with the Rutherglen Heritage Walk. This gentle 90 minute ambles guides you through the historic streetscapes of Rutherglen and gives insight to the beginnings of a gold rush town.

View ornate period buildings, significant historical markers and read about many of the characters that helped to shape Rutherglen’s earliest years. Find the answers to interesting questions such as where did Rutherglen get its name from, and why exactly was the mortuary attached to a prominent local pub?